25 | 09 | 2009

SECOND DAY F1 ROCKS CONCERT.

F1 ROCKS GOES UP A GEAR - FRIDAY NIGHT

26th September 2009

The stellar second night at F1 Rocks™ Singapore with LG opened with a blistering set from N.E.R.D. The band’s beat-heavy urban onslaught was bolstered by not one, but two drummers, who burst into an athletic dual drum solo mid-set. Photogenic front-man Pharrell Williams invited members of the audience up on stage throughout their short set to help whip up the huge crowd that had arrived early; climaxing with a stage full of adoring female fans gyrating to the band’s 2001 hit ‘Lapdance’. Although only on stage for just over half an hour, N.E.R.D by far proved their worth and surely secured themselves a much higher billing at future F1 Rocks events.

Scotland’s Simple Minds rose to the stiff challenge of following N*E*R*D with a display of showmanship synonymous of a band with over 30 years on the clock. Singer Jim Kerr, in an earlier interview with f1rocks.com said that, although the bill for their night at F1 Rocks was at the very least wildly eclectic, the one thing all of the acts had in common was their esteemed reputations for playing live. And this was certainly the case with Simple Minds, who performed with a level of energy and gusto rarely found in acts of half their age. This power was most evident on scream-along favourites ‘Don’t You (Forget About Me) and ‘Alive and Kicking’, which deftly demonstrated why they are as relevant today as they ever have been.

Pushing the levels of experience and survivability a further 10 years, ZZ Top followed with blues heavy blast from behind signature dark glasses and chest length beards. Guitarist Billy Gibbons was once nam-checked by Jimi Hendrix as his favourite guitar player. This plaudit from arguably the world’s most acclaimed master of the six string was celebrated on stage last night with an impromptu cover version of Hendrix’s version of Bob Dylan’s ‘All Along the Watchtower’. However, even more recognisable to the predominately young crowd were the band’s biggest hits, ‘Gimme All Your Lovin’ and ‘Legs’, which – in the balmy temperature of the park – went down a storm.

In between sets, Lindsay Lohan, the A-list host of the upcoming F1 Rocks™ Singapore Live with LG TV shows, took to the stage for a massive meet and greet with the 10,000 strong crowd. Having caused a media frenzy since her arrival in the city two days ago, the ‘Mean Girls’ star appeared to relish her moment in the spotlight and joked with the audience while filming her links for the shows. Watch this space for information of when the two F1 Rocks™ TV spectaculars will be transmitted to over 180 countries worldwide.

With all of the sets running half an hour late, the by now capacity crowd were literally screaming for No Doubt, who were in town to mark their first live appearance outside the USA in over seven years. Dressed to kill in matching military apparel, the LA four-piece stunned the audience with hit after hit from their long and illustrious career. At one point during, flexible front-womanGwen Stefani pulled a couple from the crowd and asked them to rub her down with a towel, which they gushingly agreed to before receiving a hug each as payment. Proving that absence makes the heart grow fonder, No Doubt’s welcome return to Singapore was rapturously received, especially when the ska-pop superstars rolled out the big guns with megahits ‘No Speak’ and ‘Hey Baby’.

Check in tomorrow for reviews on the eagerly awaited sets from The Black Eyed Peas and the not so single lady everyone’s talking about, Beyoncé

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26 | 09 | 2009

Awww..today i'm so tired.

Went out a whole day.

Morning went to church for back-up.

Afternoon had lunch with daddy mummy then they went to Singapore.

Evening took a jog at Bukit Klebang with Ivan.

Night, came back home online for while.

Now i'm waiting Ipoh members come to my house.

Later we gonna wear Manchester United jerseys and sit in front of the tv.

Let's shout, brothers sisters!!

We're going to LATE NIGHT.

HOUSE PARTY ''

27 | 09 | 2009

Still haven't plan.

Maybe go to church in the morning.

WHATEVER.

Today:

Stoke City v Manchester United

Tonight, 10pm.

WATCH UNITED'S RAMPAGE!!